That’s approximately $150, or what the authentic US World Cup shirt is going for at US Soccer’s official team store (Add in another $25 if you’d like a name and number on the back of your US kit).

Fair play before we get to the hubbub: the shirts are sharp.

Anyway, the “cheaper” versions of the England shirt (also known as the versions most people have been buying for ages) go for about $100, with kids versions moving for $70. Those prices are more or less standard.

Shadow Sports Minister Clive Efford said the pricing strategy was “disappointing” while Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton called it “appalling” and “taking the mickey”.

Efford said: “I’m disappointed that fans are being asked to pay up to £90 for a new England shirt.

“The game of football seems to be increasingly about profit and commercialism rather than the community and the fans, who have sustained football for many generations.”

My biggest question is, “How is this surprising anyone, and who thinks that sport isn’t mostly about money?” My goodness. The price is absurd, but no more absurd than Wayne Rooney getting Scrooge McDuck money for clobbering a ball and those chasing it.

As an aside: I have no proof that “Shadow Sports Minister” does not refer to someone who rules on athletics involving actual demons, so I’m going to run with that.

Look, it’s a lot of money for a shirt but it’s a select item. Without getting too political, given the profit margins and some of the tactics employed to create the apparel, it’s even nuttier. Those up-in-arms are within their rights to be incensed about it, but acting surprised feels a little farcical.

The report goes on to point out that parents are furious because Nike just took over the England jersey business from Umbro less than a year ago, when they rolled out another expensive jersey.

Efford added:

“The frequency with which these kits are changed adds to the expense. When it comes to buying for more than one child it gets extremely expensive and people on moderate or low incomes are excluded from that privilege.”

Here’s my thought, then: If the price is too high, don’t buy the new kit. You either teach your kids how ridiculous the whole ordeal is, or you cave in and accept your fate. The price isn’t coming down, right? If your kid is flipping out because you got him the “inferior” version, I feel like you’ve got bigger problems.

I’m fortunate to have been raised my parents who were able to get me a Buffalo Sabres or US Soccer jersey from time-to-time, and I thought they were great for it. As the oldest of four kids in a not-super-wealthy household, I was incredibly grateful.

But the the fact that I didn’t get every single edition, or even one of every five changes, didn’t make me think differently of them. I loved them cause they loved me.

With the first section labelled “basically, free money” for the picks I think are dead certs. The section labelled “don’t touch this” means if you’re betting I advise you to stay clear, while the “so you’re telling me there’s a chance” section are the longshots. If it is better odds you are after, those are the picks to go for.

Watford host Everton on Saturday (7:30 a.m. ET live NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) at Vicarage Road to kick things off with both teams out of form and desperate for a win.

Then Arsenal welcome Stoke City to the Emirates Stadium (10 a.m. ET live NBCSN andonline via NBC Sports.com) as Arsene Wenger‘s side look to stretch their unbeaten run to 14 games in the Premier League against a resurgent Potters outfit.

As the same time struggling Swansea City and Sunderland clash (10 a.m. ET live CNBC and online via NBC Sports.com) in a massive relegation battle at the Liberty Stadium. Can Bob Bradley get a big win?

Rounding things off on Saturday we have a big game for two teams in contrasting situations as Leicester City host Manchester City (12:30 p.m. ET live NBC and online via NBC Sports.com) at the King Power Stadium with Claudio Ranieri‘s side in a relegation battle. As for Pep Guardiola and City, they haven’t had it all their own way recently but are just four points off top spot.

On Sunday league-leader Chelsea host West Brom (7 a.m. ET live NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) with Antonio Conte‘s boys aiming to make it eight-straight wins in the Premier League but the in-form Baggies stand in the way. Then Manchester United and Tottenham collide at Old Trafford (9:15 a.m. ET live on NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) in one of the games of the weekend as both teams still harbor title aspirations but look more likely to simply challenge for the top four this season.

To round Week 15 off Liverpool welcome struggling West Ham to Anfield (11:30 a.m. ET live NBCSN and online via NBC Sports.com) with Jurgen Klopp‘s men aiming to get over their shocking defeat at Bournemouth, while Slaven Bilic‘s Hammers will take anything they can get from this trip.

If you’re looking for full-event replays of Premier League games, you can find them here. They are available soon after the final whistle, but rights limit us to a certain number each week. Looking for game highlights? Try this. Here’s your full TV schedule for the coming days. Enjoy.